by Yahoo Finance | Aug 17, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced a new program to test prior authorization requirements for certain services in six states starting Jan. 1. The states — New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and Washington — will apply...
by Agent & Advisor | Aug 6, 2025 | Indexed Universal Life, Industry News, Medicare
Indexed universal life (IUL) and fixed indexed annuities (FIAs) both stand out as powerful yet distinct tools, with their camps of defenders. Some of the more dedicated proponents may even suggest that their preferred product is objectively better than others....
by Kiplinger | Aug 3, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare
Medicare premiums and deductibles typically increase annually. Part B premiums are expected to rise 11.6% in 2026, nearly double the six percent jump in 2025, according to the 2025 Social Security and Medicare Trustees Report (page 204). The report projects a $206.50...
by Agent & Advisor | Jul 30, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare
Licensed agents in the Medicare space are well-versed in the rhythm of the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) and the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP). The busy months from October through March are often a whirlwind of enrollments, client meetings, and...
by KFF | Jul 16, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare
Why does the stability of the PDP market matter? For Medicare beneficiaries who are enrolled in traditional Medicare, which is just under half of all people with Medicare, getting Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage means enrolling in a stand-alone PDP. For...
by Agent & Advisor | Jul 9, 2025 | Industry News, Medicare
Outside of the busy AEP enrollment season, it can feel like someone pressed pause on your sales momentum. However, the reality is that Medicare opportunities don’t disappear during the rest of the year; they merely shift. CMS expects enrollment in Special Needs Plans...
